Ex.14. Translate the following sentences into English.




1) Если завтра у меня будет время, я куплю билет. 2) Если бы у меня сегодня было время, я бы купил билет. 3) Если бы вчера у меня было время, я бы купил билет. 4) Если бы я был на твоём месте, я бы принял их предложение. 5)Если бы у нас была машина, мы бы встретили его. 6) Если бы я не был писателем, я бы стал учёным. 7) Если ваша фирма купит несколько компьютеров, то вы получите 5% скидку. 8) Если бы у тебя был компьютер, ты бы перевёл текст быстрее. 9) Если бы я был на твоём месте, я бы последовал его совету. 10) Если поезд придёт по расписанию, мы сможем посмотреть футбольный матч.

Ex.15. Look at the dictionary for the meaning of the following compound conjunctions: as...as, as long as, as high as, as wide as, as soon as, as well as, both...and, either...or, neither...nor, so that, the…the. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1) The traffic remained stationary so that the ambulance could pass. 2) The construction of both the bridge and the dam will be completed before the navigation season. 3) You can get to that part of the city either by bus or by underground. 4) As soon as the calculations are completed, we will begin the tests. 5) The more information we feed into a computer, the more correct answer we receive. 6) These students know neither German nor French. 7) The strength of this synthetic material is as high as that of steel. 8) You can stay here as long as the room is free. 9) The sun gives us both light and heat; it gives us energy as well. 10) The investigations at the Arctic research station are carried out daily in good as well as in bad weather according to a carefully worked out plan. 11) We decided to cross the mountains so that we could reach the railway station in the daytime. 12) The electric power is transmitted from the powerhouse to the trains either by means of a third rail or by means of an overhead system of wires. 13) The earlier children begin to play computer games, the quicker they learn to manipulate computers. 14) Inside the examination room we could neither smoke nor talk.

Ex.16. Fill in the blanks with the required compound conjunctions

1) ___ shorter the lever arm, ___ greater effort is needed to lift the weight. 2) ___ longer I think of your plan, ___ more I like it. 3) I could find him ___ at home ___ in the office. 4) ___ the comfort of the driver may be improved, the design of the seat was changed. 5) ___ the bridge ___ the tunnel will be constructed next year. 6) The invitations were sent beforehand ___ the delegates might arrive in time for the conference. 7) I shall leave ___ tonight ___ tomorrow. 8) I'll telephone you ___ I return home. 9) I shall remember you ___ I live. 10) This book is ___ interesting ___ useful. 11) I gave him the book ___ he could prepare the task at home. 12) I shall stay with you ___ you need me. 13) ___ he ___ I know French. 14) Franklin is known all over the world ___ as a scientist ___ as a political leader. 15) ___ I arrive in the city, I phone you.

Ex.17. Read and translate the following sentences paying attention to the verbs to be and to have. State the function of the verbs in question.

to be: 1) Automatic block and other kinds of modern signaling are being widely introduced to ensure the safety of train movement at high speeds. 2) The road from the airport to town is to be reconstructed. 3) According to Charles Pearson’s project, the first lines of the London Underground were to be laid down close to the ground surface. 4) The train was to arrive at 5 o’clock but has not appeared yet. 5) We were to meet under the Big Clock at the station. 6) The first attempts in designing a robot engine driver were made in 1960s. 7) The insurance rate on my car is high because I live in a large city. 8) Liquid goods are carried in tank cars. 9) Local trains are to make stops at all railway stations. 10) The gondola car is a low-sided wagon without a roof. 11) At the last Metro station the engine driver is to move to the other end of the train. 12) The plane was to leave at midnight but its departure was delayed because of a heavy fog. 13) Although the railways are the main cargo haulers, motor transport carries the greatest number of passengers. 14) The traffic regulations are to be observed by both drivers and pedestrians [пешеход]. 15) A jet engine is the most powerful engine because the gases in it reach the temperature of over a thousand degrees. 16) As the rail joint [рельсовый стык] is the weakest part of the track, it is necessary to use longer rails. 17) As the stop was a long one, the passengers got off the train. 18) If I am late, I shall take a taxi.

to have: 1) She had lost her keys, so we had to open the door by force. 2) A new ceramic engine has been developed. 3) You will have to call for [заходить за]her because she has a lot of luggage. 4) Have you understood how to use this device? 5) I have some spare time this week but next week I’ll have to start work. 6) Our efforts to start the car had failed, and we had to spend the night in a nearby village. 7) The matter is urgent. We have to phone her immediately. 8) Cars have been cleaned, inspected and repaired in the coach yard. 9) The first self-propelled car had to stop every 100 yards to make more steam, because the supply of steam lasted only 15 minutes. 10) Not having bought the tickets in advance they had to go to the station long before the train departure. 11) He had to take the whole device apart to discover the cause of the trouble. 12) John will have to pay a wrong parking fine. 13) He has to go by Underground because his car has broken down. 14) Many new electronic devices have been developed to provide the safety of high-speed traffic. 15) This minibus has a rear door and easily detachable seats that is why it can be easily converted for the transportation of the freight up to 800 kg. 16) The engine will have to be dismantled to repair the damage. 17) An open-type passenger car has nine 6-berth compartments. 18) The main tracks have been cleared of snow by snow-cleaning machines.



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